TY - BOOK AU - "Newman, William H" TI - Birth of a successful joint venture SN - 0819187240 CY - Lanham KW - Cellulose industry--China KW - Joint ventures--China--Case studies KW - Nantong cellulose fibers company--History N1 - includes index N2 - Contents: Introduction -- learning from a sound venture -- Part 1: Slow birth of a practical concept -- tow-a step in China's modernization -- seeking help from a global industry -- celanese: reluctant prospective partner -- developing a sound basis for joint action -- conclusion of Part 1- developing workable conception of the joint venture -- Part 2: Turning agreement on key features into a clear joint venture -- people in the negotiating process -- agreeing on plant technology -- preparing for joint venture operations -- discipline imposed by financing requirements - top management structure - securing central governement approval -- conclusion to part 2- from concept to contract -- Part 3: Constructing a world class plant -- adjustments in human and financial inputs -- conclusions: bases for durable collaboration ER -